EDUC 402 - Literacy Development in Elementary School

Research and methodology for delivering a balanced, comprehensive program of instruction in reading, writing, and related language arts areas in linguistically and/or culturally diverse elementary classrooms. Topics include: basic word identification skills and comprehension strategies, literature-based instruction, on-going diagnostic strategies/interventions, content area literacy, and organizing for instruction. Requires 20 hours of fieldwork.

Pre-req: EDUC 401 and EDUC 406
Co-req: EDUC 402L
Cross-listed with EDUC 502
3 credits